Senior Project Controls - Planner - Defence

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.  

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description Important:
Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

As demand continues to rise, we are looking to speak to project controls professionals with an emphasis on planning. As a Senior Project Controls professional, you have a passion to provide the project controls service as required by our clients, which may include:
Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements. Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team. Reduce uncertainty, know objectives and improve efficiency. Interact with and assist project managers to schedule work and coordinate assignments.  Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas. Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures.

Assist project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress. Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules. Qualifications You will have professional Project Controls experience, specialising in Planning & Scheduling in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. A strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software.

You are able to coordinate and work with other teams and have multi-disciplinary knowledge.  Essential:

Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience.

Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute.

Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example.

Have strong stakeholder management experience.

Additional Information Working in teams/site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements.

The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Security Clearance Important:
Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance…